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Mega breach of 16B passwords raises crypto security fears

A leak of 16 billion passwords from services including Apple, Google and Facebook poses serious risks for crypto holders.

Crypto VC partner loses ‘life savings’ during fake Zoom call

Hypersphere investment partner Mehdi Farooq said he lost six wallets and years of savings after falling victim to a fake Zoom call phishing attack.

Project Eleven raises $6M to defend Bitcoin from quantum attacks

Quantum computing-focused Project Eleven raised $6 million to develop tools like Yellowpages that aim to secure Bitcoin against quantum attacks.

Nasdaq-listed Lion Group bets big on Hyperliquid with $600M treasury

The $600 million treasury announcement came on the same day Nasdaq-listed ophthalmic technologies firm Eyenovia shared plans for a Hyperliquid token treasury.

OKX brings DEX aggregator to MetaMask with Consensys partnership

OKX partners with Consensys to integrate its DEX aggregator into MetaMask, giving users access to more than 500 DEXs and new MEV protection via SERVO.

Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws

Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations.

Bitget secures Georgia license as part of Europe expansion

Bitget picks Georgia for the next step of its expansion in Eastern Europe, attracted by clear regulations, tax benefits and a growing crypto user base.

Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update explained

Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users.

Bitcoin gets Fed rate pause 'tailwind' as BTC eyes $106K short squeeze

Bitcoin price trajectory is primed to benefit from both macroeconomic and crypto derivatives trends, said new research from CryptoQuant.

South Korea to investigate fees of local crypto exchanges

South Korea’s newly elected president Lee Jae-myung reportedly promised to reduce crypto trading transaction costs as part of his presidential campaign.

Nobitex source code leaked after $100M hack by pro-Israel group

Hackers behind the $100 million Nobitex exploit have released the exchange’s full source code, escalating tensions amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

Binance’s CZ suggests ‘will function’ to distribute crypto in case of death

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said crypto platforms must prepare for the inevitable by enabling users to pass on digital assets after they die.

Canada’s Sol Strategies files with SEC to list on the Nasdaq

Sol Strategies’ stock price rose by more than 4% following the announcement that it has filed to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange.

Pacific nation Nauru passes law to establish a crypto regulator

The brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried once plotted to buy Nauru and build a doomsday bunker using funds from the now-defunct crypto exchange.

Bitcoin to Ether shift going unnoticed with ‘bear market PTSD’ — Trader

A crypto analyst says the altcoin season “we are all craving for” now hinges on Ether doing better and showing strength.

Ohio House passes bill allowing up to $200 tax-free crypto payments

Ohio’s House passed a bill to legally insulate various crypto activities, such as mining and staking, and exempt some transactions from capital gains tax.

Need ChatGPT’s help? It could be making you dumber

MIT research has found heavy use of ChatGPT impairs memory, lowers brain engagement and may hinder learning by replacing critical cognitive processes.

US Bitcoin ETFs hit 8-day inflow streak despite Middle East tensions

The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their eighth straight day of inflows as early market panic from the Israel-Iran conflict appears to be cooling off.

Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI faces lawsuit over data center air pollution

xAI has received a legal threat over its use of gas turbines at its Memphis AI hub, as Big Tech and AI firms frantically build their AI capabilities.

Iran orders crypto exchange curfew after $100M Nobitex hack

Chainalysis’s head of national security intelligence told Cointelegraph the curfew is likely an attempt to prevent people from transferring capital out of the country.

‘Crypto-native’ asset managers quadruple onchain holdings since January

Crypto asset managers have grown their onchain allocations to $4 billion so far this year, as DeFi becomes the “‘invisible’ back-end” to fintechs, Artemis and Vaults report.

‘Stablecoin summer’ as Coinbase, Circle surge on stablecoin bill

Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says Coinbase’s stock surge indicates that “Wall Street wants Bitcoin and crypto assets.”

Czech gov’t resists 4th overthrow attempt amid $45M Bitcoin scandal

The Czech Republic’s Civic Democratic Party survived another no-confidence vote, triggered by opposition party concerns over a $45 million Bitcoin donation linked to a convicted criminal.

Trump on GENIUS stablecoin bill: ‘Get it to my desk, ASAP’

US President Donald Trump wants House members to pass the key stablecoin bill “LIGHTNING FAST” so that he can sign it into law.

SOL price rally to $200 brewing, but 3 key catalysts must happen first

SOL price dips amid stagnant DApp growth and fading memecoin hype, but tokenized RWAs and a spot ETF approval could turn the tide.

Pavel Durov warns France is experiencing societal collapse

According to the Telegram founder, France’s political leaders continue to make poor choices regarding censorship.

US DOJ files to seize $225M in crypto tied to pig butchering schemes

Justice Department officials did not go into great detail regarding the investment scam, but said that more than 400 suspected victims had lost millions of dollars.

Bitdeer to offer $330M convertible notes to expand operations

The fundraising comes as the company faces declining revenue and seeks to expand in the US to hedge against potential trade tensions.

New York authorities freeze $300K linked to crypto scammers

Officials reported that scammers had used crypto to pay for fake digital asset investment ads on social media platforms, leading to more than $1 million in losses for victims.

Bitcoin supply squeeze intensifies as ‘ancient’ holders eclipse newly mined BTC

The “ancient” Bitcoin cohort is growing faster than the amount of new coins mined, and with institutional flows accelerating, the path to $1 million BTC is starting to take shape.

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